PTA board
Joy Kang
What grade your child(ren) are in? Grade 2 and 7
Where are you from? California, U.S.
Why did you join the PTA? I joined to get involved at Ressu, meet other Ressu parents and learn what makes the Finnish education system top in the world
What year did you join? 2019
Leasa Weimer
What grade your child(ren) are in? 1BD
Where are you from? Colorado, U.S.
Why did you join the PTA? I was interested in meeting and working with other parents to help build the wider Ressu community.
What year did you join? 2020
Sultana Rehnberg
What grade your child(ren) are in? Grade 7
Where are you from? New York, U.S.
Why did you join the PTA? I want to be involved with my child’s school, meet other Ressu parents and help the PTA’s role in enriching the experience at Ressu for the students.
What year did you join? 2020
Venelina Stephens
What grade your child(ren) are in? 1BD and 2AC
Where are you from? United States and Bulgaria
Why did you join the PTA? We moved to Helsinki just before our kids began attending Ressu, and I was eager to meet other parents, learn how Finnish schools work, and help out in whatever way I could.
What year did you join? 2020
Jaana Hiltunen
What grade your child(ren) are in? 2AC
Where are you from? Kontiolahti, Finland
Why did you join the PTA? I wanted to be involved in my at the time 1st grader’s school life some way. I thought it’s also an easy way to get to know other parents and take part in organizing events at the school.
What year did you join? 2019
Kaisa Kontu
What grade your child(ren) are in? 3AC
Where are you from? Eurajoki, Finland
Why did you join the PTA? I wanted to know if school has changed since I was a kid. And I wanted to meet other parents and get to know some teachers as well!
What year did you join? 2018
Sami Partanen
What grade your child(ren) are in? 1AC
Where are you from? Pielavesi, Finland
Why did you join the PTA? I’m here to learn more about the ways of education in Ressu and see if I can assist my 1st grader’s school experience somehow. Also looking forward to discussing with other parents about the school life. All tips welcome!
What year did you join? 2020
Katri Chacona
What grade your child(ren) are in? 1BC
Where are you from? Jyväskylä, Finland
Why did you join the PTA? I wanted to help out the kids anyway I can. As my child is in first grade, I also wanted to understand a bit more how this school works. Also great to meet other parents in the group and along the way.
What year did you join? 2020
Dagmara Westwood
What grade your child(ren) are in? 2B
Where are you from? Poland
Why did you join the PTA? I believe that parents' involvement in a child’s school environment is crucial and that by offering my time I can help teachers and staff to improve its quality. My life motto follows a quote: “If there is a will, there is a way” and this gives me my strength and determination to act.
What year did you join? 2019
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